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Distance from Malmö to Lübeck

Straight line

244 km
152 mi · 132 NM

By road

513 km
319 mi

Travel time

5 h 43 min
flight ≈ 48 min

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Malmö from Lübeck?

Malmö (Sweden) and Lübeck (Germany) are a medium distance apart: 244 km in a straight line, that is 152 miles or 132 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Malmö to Lübeck is 513 km (319 miles), about 5 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 110% longer than the straight line.

From Malmö, Lübeck lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). The route crosses from Sweden into Germany. The halfway point is at 54.7429°, 11.8192°.

A direct flight would take about 48 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Malmö from Lübeck?

By road it is 513 km (319 miles) from Malmö to Lübeck; in a straight line it is 244 km (152 miles).

How long is the drive from Malmö to Lübeck?

About 5 h 43 min on the fastest route (513 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lübeck from Malmö?

Lübeck is to the south-west of Malmö, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Malmö to Lübeck?

A direct flight would take about 48 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.